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Young Briton tennis sensation sweeps titles at Hampshire event
BRITON Mimi Xu and partner Naiktha Bains were celebrated at the Aldershot ITF World Tennis Tour M25 W35 event, scooping both the women's singles and doubles titles. The tournament also saw Jack Pinnington Jones bag the men's singles title, while
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Stunning artwork on display at exhibition by 19 north Hampshire artists
NINETEEN artists have opened a stunning exhibition showcasing their work in Basingstoke. The free 7Artists+ Summer Art Exhibition and Workshops is now open at Proteus Creation Space, in Council Road, with work from talented local artists and designers
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Wacky black and white immersive optical illusion family experience launches at venue
A WACKY black and white world has been unveiled at an arts centre, offering families the chance to solve clues and immerse themselves in optical illusions. OTTOPIA has taken over the Gallery at The Base Greenham, at Greenham Business Park, where
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WATCH: Here's what to expect at Basingstoke's Africa day of celebration tomorrow
A DAY of celebration, showcasing African food, stories and games will take place tomorrow, aiming to "unite" communities in Basingstoke. The event coincides with Carnival Weekend, which will culminate with the famous Notting Hill Carnival taking
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Climate change - is it a threat or an opportunity?
CLIMATE change is no longer a distant threat; it is here and it is happening now. We are already seeing ever hotter weather and bigger and longer downpours across the borough. Flooding is a real threat to many of our homes and businesses.
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Drink driver who was double the limit handed 20-month ban
A DRINK driver from Dummer who was double the limit has been banned for 20 months for drink-driving. Morgan Hyndman, 18, of Winchester Road, drove a Nissan Qashqai on The Dean on July 12 when he had 72mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath. The legal
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Basingstoke netminder Morgan Parsons sees stars as he joins Oxford
BASINGSTOKE Buffalo netminder Morgan Parsons has joined the Oxford City Stars, as the Buffs sit out the forthcoming season, writes Graham Merry. The 20-year-old goalie moves up a level from the Buffs after an impressive campaign which saw him return
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Plans submitted for redevelopment of Sony Europe site in Basingstoke
PLANS have been submitted for the redevelopment of Sony Europe's business unit in Basingstoke's Viables Industrial Estate. Property consultancy firm Vail Williams LLP, on behalf of St Modwen Strategic Land Limited, has submitted a full planning
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One person suffers serious injuries in crash involving two cars and lorry
A PERSON suffered a serious injury in a crash involving two cars and a lorry in Basingstoke on Friday afternoon. According to firefighters, who rushed to the scene on the A30 Winchester Road in Kempshott direction, the crash occurred shortly after
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MoD decline to comment on why specialist police were in Tesco car park
THE Ministry of Defence has said it would be "inappropriate" to comment after numerous MoD police vehicles rushed into a car park in Basingstoke earlier this week. On Tuesday, August 20, at around 2pm, a Gazette reporter witnessed various MoD police
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Cyclist seriously injured crash with Fiat 500 near roundabout
A CYCLIST has been seriously injured in a crash with a car in Basingstoke. The incident occurred at approximately 3pm on Wednesday, August 21, on the Sandys Road roundabout. A white Fiat 500 crashed into a red bicycle, leaving the cyclist,
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Drink driver disqualified for three years for failing to stop after Hook crash
A DRINK driver has been disqualified for three years for failing to stop after a crash in Hook. Daniel Sweeney, 36, of Tweseldown Road in Church Crookham, pleaded guilty to driving a silver Audi in Hook on April 10 when he had 90mg of alcohol in
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'We're so thrilled that everyone loved it': First Pride hailed as a success
THE organisers of Basingstoke's first Pride have hailed the event as a success. Basingstoke was bursting with Pride on Saturday, August 17, as the town turned into a rainbow of colour. The inaugural Pride event, which was attended by Basingstoke
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Admissions free at May's Bounty as Basingstoke take on Rotherfield in final
THE line-up for the finals of the Guy Jewell Cup and Cyril Thompson Trophy is now complete, writes Graham Merry. The games will take place on Monday, August 26 at May’s Bounty and a bumper crowd is expected, as admission is free. Holders Basingstoke
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Comedian Jimmy Tarbuck prepares for fun night at The Haymarket
COMEDIAN Jimmy Tarbuck will perform at The Haymarket, promising an evening of laughter and reflection on his exceptional career. The show, set for Sunday, October 13, will feature Tarbuck sharing tales and jokes from his fascinating life journey
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Age Concern Hampshire appeals for business support amid growing need
AGE Concern Hampshire has announced it is seeking partnerships as a result of increased demand for its services due to a growing older population. The charity, which was established in 1985, is actively seeking backing from local businesses to
